James Van Der Beek Father's Day tributes from widow, 'Dawson's Creek' mom
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Key Points:
- Kimberly Van Der Beek honored her late husband, James Van Der Beek, on the first Father's Day since his death from stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48 on February 11.
- James, a father of six, continued working on projects like "Walker" and "Overcompensating" despite his illness, and was deeply devoted to his family throughout his marriage to Kimberly since 2010.
- Kimberly expressed profound grief on social media, describing the pain of loss as indescribable and sharing heartfelt reflections on missing her husband.
- Family friend Dr. Cass Naumann praised James as a loving father and husband, highlighting his role model status for healthy fatherhood.
- "Dawson's Creek" co-star Mary-Margaret Humes also paid tribute, encouraging people to cherish their loved ones with meaningful gestures while they still can.
